Review article
https://doi.org/10.15516/cje.v26i3.5507
A Review on How the COVID-19 Pandemic Shaped Philippine Physical Education Teachers in the Grassroots
Ruben Jr Lagunero Tagare
; 1. University of Southern Mindanao, Institute of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation2. College of Education and Liberal Arts, Adamson University
Abstract
Four years after the peak of the pandemic, the world is still coping with significant impacts and working diligently to recover from the damages caused by this unprecedented global crisis. As leaders and scholars worldwide have been dealingwith these problems and recovery initiatives, a significant gap is seen in the literature concerning the positive impacts of the long period of pandemic on the lives of many, particularly teachers. Hence, using a qualitative-descriptive design, selected physical education teachers participated in in-depth interviews to investigate their notionsof how the pandemic shaped them into the educators that they are today. During the triangulation of results, seven essential themes emerged that underscore thesignificance of resilience, adaptability, innovation, empathy, and holistic well-being innavigating unprecedented challenges. The study concludes that teachers’ adaptabilityis a vital lesson, emphasizing the importance of acquiring essential life skills suchas problem-solving and flexibility for real-world challenges. It also describes thetransformative journey of teachers, from grappling with technology to embracingonline teaching, highlighting the power of a growth mindset and the significance of self-improvement. This study emphasizes the importance of mental well-being, empathy, compassion, and stress management in shaping educators and learners, ultimately shaping a generation equipped to navigate uncertainty with strength andintegrity.
Keywords
Impact of COVID-19 on Education; Positive Side of COVID-19; Post COVID Effects; Qualitative Research in PE
Hrčak ID:
322423
URI
Publication date:
25.9.2024.
Visits: 0 *